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Amazon's Ring unveils the $249 Ring Smart Lock, which uses a physical dial to recharge the battery when turned, set for a Q1 2027 launch, and five new cameras (Chris Welch/Bloomberg)

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Amazon's Ring brand introduces the $249 Ring Smart Lock, featuring a physical dial for battery recharging, and five new cameras starting in Q1 2027, further expanding its smart home ecosystem.

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Amazon's Ring brand launches the $249 Ring Smart Lock.: Amazon's Ring brand launches the $249 Ring Smart Lock.
The device features a physical dial for battery recharging.: The device features a physical dial for battery recharging.
Amazon is introducing five new cameras starting in Q1 2027.: Amazon is introducing five new cameras starting in Q1 2027.

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Amazon's Ring unveils the $249 Ring Smart Lock, which uses a physical dial to recharge the battery when turned, set for a Q1 2027 launch, and five new cameras (Chris Welch/Bloomberg)

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